Experience the ancient process of marble excavation in the Carrara Marble Quarries. Discover the history behind the marble used in iconic structures like the Pantheon and Trajan’s Column. Plus, indulge in a taste of the famous Lardo di Colonnata IGP.
Experience the ancient process of marble excavation in the Carrara Marble Quarries. Discover the history behind the marble used in iconic structures like the Pantheon and Trajan’s Column. Plus, indulge in a taste of the famous Lardo di Colonnata IGP.
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Stadio dei Marmi - Meeting point in the Stadio dei Marmi area in Carrara, meeting with the guide, and start of the tour.
From here we begin the ascent among the vineyards of the green Candia Hills (famous for giving birth to a fine and original tasting Wine) along a route between the sea and the imposing Apuan Alps that is truly spectacular.
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Stadio dei Marmi - Meeting point in the Stadio dei Marmi area in Carrara, meeting with the guide, and start of the tour.
From here we begin the ascent among the vineyards of the green Candia Hills (famous for giving birth to a fine and original tasting Wine) along a route between the sea and the imposing Apuan Alps that is truly spectacular.
We continue along an up-and-down dirt section until we find the asphalt road again, which leads directly into the heart of the Carrara Marble Quarries. -
Carrara - Explore the most precious of Carrara’s treasures: the white marble quarries.
Aboard comfortable and powerful 4×4 jeeps, our guide will take you over the peaks of the Apuan Alps. Up to the marble basins at an altitude of 1,000 meters, to discover the magical place where Michelangelo found the block that gave birth to his world-famous Pieta. - Lardo di Colonnata - Taste a sample of the famous Lardo di colonnata

- Local Expert guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Local Expert guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Explore the winding roads of the Colonnata Valley and receive in-depth insights into both traditional and modern marble excavation techniques. Discover the expansive white quarries that carve into the rugged slopes of Carrara, and learn how these quarries have supplied marble to Italian towns and cities for over 2,000 years. Hear stories of the laborers…
Explore the winding roads of the Colonnata Valley and receive in-depth insights into both traditional and modern marble excavation techniques. Discover the expansive white quarries that carve into the rugged slopes of Carrara, and learn how these quarries have supplied marble to Italian towns and cities for over 2,000 years. Hear stories of the laborers who extracted the marble used in the construction of the Pantheon and Trajan’s Column in Ancient Rome, as well as numerous Renaissance sculptures. On your return journey, you are encouraged to independently visit a recommended location to sample the renowned Lardo di Colonnata IGP, with guidance provided by your tour guide.
- Not recommended for travelers with acrophobia
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.